Hey Sheryl,
Thank you so much for the informative article. I have been using aromatherapy in my infrared sauna for a while now and it has really helped clear my sinuses, improved my sleep and increased my mood. I feel that it is a fantastic add on to the sauna environment as infrared saunas help with so many related things like stress relief, better sleep and pain relief. I recently tried to aggregate these benefits on my website www.saunacloud.com
Please feel free to chime in.
Thank you for your time and I will check you out on twitter!

Christopher Kiggins

January 26, 2014 11:27 p.m.

Im always used lavender oil in my baths and massage sessions. So when my husband was diagnosed with cancer and medicines don't provide comfort for sleep, nausea and other uncomfortable feeling, lavender massage and lavender scented room put him at ease and good sleep.

Emily

January 24, 2014 6:17 a.m.

After my H&N cancer surgery sleeping was very difficult. A friend sent a mixed lavender pillow spray (l'Occitane) and the first night I used it was the beginning of more restful sleep. I still use it and have begun using it with my mother with dementia.

Susan

April 22, 2013 5:06 a.m.

I also have found candles and linen sprays very soothing. Also I have a eye pillow infused with lavender and it is wonderful to put on my face and just breathe slowly when I am stressed or just need some calmness.

TLC

April 18, 2013 12:25 p.m.

After breast cancer surgery, Lavender was my best friend. My daughter used a lavender linen spray on all the bed &amp; bath linens and the scent helped with a relaxed, soothing recovery. Lavender is still my favorite scent!

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